Dave, thanks for the photos. I tried the allen wrench in the hole way and chipped one of the water pump ribs. I guess I will try the right way. Do you think a broken rib will affect anything? Also, is the hex head bolt on the fan left threaded? I was using a long pipe on the end of the ratchet for leverage and the bolt didn't budge?
Mark Maturo "Dave M." <[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent by: Subject: Re: [MBZ] 603 Fan removal [EMAIL PROTECTED] triplin.net 03/30/2006 03:38 PM Please respond to Mercedes Discussion List Mark, Here's a photo of the real tools: http://www.w124performance.com/images/tools/OM60x_serp_belt_tools.jpg Cost of the tool via Rusty should be under $100. I recommend buying the tool if you intend to own OM60x engines for any length of time. Otherwise, some people say you can slip a small Allen wrench into a hole in the pulley, and brace it against a rib on the water pump. I've not done this myself but others claim it works OK... just don't break the water pump. With the stubby hex socket and spinner tool shown in the photo above, the fan can be pulled out without removing the radiator. :-) -Dave M. > ------------------------------ > Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2006 14:49:21 -0500 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [MBZ] was I accidently taken off the list? > > > Does anyone know a good way to hold the water pump pulley, on a 603 engine, > to keep it from turning while removing the hex head fan bolt? Mercedes > sells a tool but it is 140.00. > > > Mark Maturo _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net ************************************************************************* This communication, including attachments, is for the exclusive use of addressee and may contain proprietary, confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, copying, disclosure, dissemination or distribution is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately by return e-mail, delete this communication and destroy all copies. *************************************************************************